Ricotta Cheese Fritters Recipe

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Ricotta Cheese Fritters Recipe
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
2169
Calories
Total time
10
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Directions
  2. Make the curd:
  3. 1. Prepare an ice-water bath. Combine yolks, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until mixture has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 9 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and add butter, stirring until it melts. Immediately strain through a fine sieve into a nonreactive bowl. Set bowl over ice-water bath, and place plastic wrap directly onto the surface of curd to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
  4. 2. Make the fritters: Heat oil in a medium saucepan to 350 degrees. Sift flours, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl.
  5. 3. Mix together eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl until just combined. Add ricotta, lemon zest, and vanilla, and stir until well combined. Add flour mixture, and stir until smooth.
  6. 4. Using an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, carefully drop a few balls of dough into oil. Cook, turning 2 to 3 times, until golden brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain temperature of oil. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough. Place on a plate, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Transfer curd to a serving bowl, and serve with fritters.
  7. Makes About 40 (serves about 6)
  8. Notes:
  9. Chilling the ricotta mixture after mixing it allows the flavors to come together and makes the balls easier to form.
  10. Using a freshly made ricotta makes all the difference in these delicious fried morsels.
  11. Do not crowd the pan; cook only a few fritters at a time. They taste best when served immediately after frying.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2168.97 Kcal (9081 kJ)
Calories from fat 1943.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 215.97g 332%
Cholesterol 551.94mg 184%
Sodium 532.44mg 22%
Potassium 413.52mg 9%
Total Carbs 48.28g 16%
Sugars 31.72g 127%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 2%
Protein 18.59g 37%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 10%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 271.7mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 510.21 Kcal (2136 kJ)
Calories from fat 457.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.8g 332%
Cholesterol 129.83mg 184%
Sodium 125.25mg 22%
Potassium 97.27mg 9%
Total Carbs 11.36g 16%
Sugars 7.46g 127%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 2%
Protein 4.37g 37%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 38%
Iron 0.5mg 13%
Calcium 63.9mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 61.3
    Points
  • 62
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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